A crypto ATM company is thinking about selling itself for a huge amount of money. This comes right after the company and its boss were accused of laundering money. The company, called Crypto Dispensers, is based in Chicago. It lets people buy and send Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through their ATMs. The U. S. Department of Justice says the company and its CEO,...
A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a big payment for a federal contract. But there was a mistake. They were ...
In Glenwood, a man was shot outside his home on Sycamore Lane. The incident happened around 4 p. m. when several people got out of a car and started shooting. The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. Meanwhile, in Homewood, a man with a gun demanded $300 from a gas station clerk. Devon Smallwood, 35, was arrested and charged with armed robbery and un...
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the deal: Cherfilus-McCormick’s family health care company got too much mo...
A science teacher in Indiana is in hot water after being accused of hitting a student and making a scary remark to another. Cherie Hofmann, who teaches at Corydon Central High School, was arrested and charged with battery and intimidation. The incidents happened last month, and the details are pretty shocking. One student said that during a biology class, he acciden...
A man named Johnson Wen, 26, from Australia, has been making headlines again. This time, he jumped over a barricade to grab Ariana Grande at the "Wicked: For Good" premiere in Singapore. He has been charged with causing a public nuisance. This isn't his first time doing something like this. Wen has a history of crashing big events. He has rushed stages during concer...
In a shocking turn of events, federal authorities have brought charges against eight individuals in Tulsa, accusing them of being part of a sex trafficking conspiracy. This isn't just any crime story; it's a stark reminder of the dark underbelly that can exist even in our own backyards. The accused are alleged to have played various roles in this disturbing operatio...
Randy Madden, a former contestant from "American Idol, " is in hot water. He's been arrested and charged with some serious crimes. The allegations? Having sexual encounters with a minor, sending harmful material, and trying to stop someone from reporting a crime. Madden has pleaded not guilty to all charges. This isn't just about the legal drama, though. There's mor...
A former top finance executive at the Atlanta Hawks is in hot water. Lester T. Jones Jr. is accused of stealing millions from the team. He used the money for personal luxuries like travel, fancy clothes, and concert tickets. Prosecutors say he faked expense reports and altered emails to cover his tracks. Jones worked for the Hawks from 2016 until this year. He was i...
Bradley Heppner, once a prominent figure in the financial world, now faces serious allegations. The U. S. Department of Justice has charged him with securities fraud, wire fraud, and other crimes. These charges are tied to his time as the chair of GWG Holdings, a financial services company that went bankrupt. Heppner is accused of stealing over $150 million from GWG...